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Fossils from La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California suggest that sabertooth cats and other large North American mammals disappeared as a result of wildfires spurred by human activity.
July had record global temperatures and high ocean heat is threatening coral reefs and sea ice.
And other time-tested ways to cope with extreme heat from cultures around the world.
Torrential rain is expected to hit the Southwestern United States starting Friday.
Excessive emitting of greenhouse gases from human economic activity into the atmosphere is causing global warming, with Europe warming faster than any other continent, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the fire started Tuesday and took Maui by surprise, racing through the historic town of Lahaina
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Experts say that while Canada is not invulnerable to extreme climate events, it can work on reducing its reliance on imported food to guard against external shocks.
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.